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Redshirt senior guard Mike Rosario poses during Florida’s media day on Wednesday. Rosario struggled with injuries and inconsistency in 2011-12, averaging only 14.4 minutes per game.

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Mike Rosario looking for bounceback year

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Oct. 10, 2012

Last season didn’t go how Mike Rosario planned.

Jason Alexander speaks at UF Hillel on Wednesday about why it is important for students to register and vote. The event was hosted by Gators for Obama.

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‘Seinfeld’ actor encourages voting

By Michael Scott Davidson | Oct. 10, 2012

When Jason Alexander was greeted by applause at UF Hillel on Wednesday afternoon, he wasn’t sure if the crowd was clapping for him or his full head of hair.

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Islam on Campus concludes Ramadan with Fast-a-Thon event

By Chabeli Herrera | Oct. 10, 2012

UF students of all faiths will fast from sunrise to sunset today as part of Islam on Campus’ 10th annual Fast-a-Thon.

Redshirt freshman Carlie Needles (third from left) poses for a photo with four other freshmen during University of Florida basketball media day on Oct. 10. Needles hit the game-winning three pointer with six seconds left against the N.C. State Wolfpack on Friday night at the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout in Las Vegas.

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Florida freshmen expected to contribute heavily in 2012-13

Oct. 10, 2012

Although the Gators are welcoming a program-record seven freshmen to the youngest team in UF history, coach Amanda Butler has never been more confident.

Gators offensive coordinator Brent Pease watches the action during Florida's spring game on last April at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Although UF has run the ball 65.8 percent of the time this season, Pease has brought creativity to the offense from his previous job as offensive coordinator at Boise State.

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Column: Offensive coordinator deserves credit for UF's ground game

By GREG LUCA | Oct. 10, 2012

Calling 20 power runs in a game seems like an easy and monotonous task.

Junior cornerback Jaylen Watkins returns a second quarter interception during Florida's 14-6 win against LSU on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Watkins leads the Gators with two interceptions.

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Notebook: Watkins learning from experience, family

By ADAM PINCUS | Oct. 10, 2012

For the better part of the 2011 season, Jaylen Watkins wasn’t the best football player in his family. Sammy Watkins, his half-brother, earned All-America honors as a freshman wide receiver for Clemson.

Billy Donovan Jr. (24) is transferring to UF from Catholic University. He played in an exhibition in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Nov. 3.

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Billy Donovan's son transferring to Florida

By LANDON WATNICK | Oct. 10, 2012

Coach Billy Donovan’s oldest son is coming home.

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#firstworldproblems: Study finds biggest gripes of the privileged

By Rachel Crosby | Oct. 9, 2012

According to New Zealand’s UNICEF branch, the No. 1 first world problem was slow Internet, followed by not being able to find something at the supermarket.

Sen. Carly Wilson gives a goodbye speech at the final Senate meeting of the semester, during which old senators said farewell and new senators gave introductions at the Reitz Union on Tuesday night.

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Student Senate certifies elections

By Samantha Shavell | Oct. 9, 2012

Student senators certified last week’s elections results at Tuesday night’s meeting.

Kelly Korman, a 23-year-old women’s studies graduate student and president of Eternally Edible Landscaping Club, eats a nasturtium flower on Monday at the Student Agricultural Gardens on Museum Road.

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UF club grows edible plants

By Jovahn Huertas | Oct. 9, 2012

Many people see gardening as a hobby. But for Kelly Korman, it’s a way of life.

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Study finds more atheist students

By Michelle Plitnikas Alligator Contributing Writer | Oct. 9, 2012

About a third of adults under 30 reported no religious affiliation compared with 9 percent of those 65 and older, according to the study.

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Gameday weekend leasing website sees few renters

By Samantha Black | Oct. 9, 2012

University Football Rentals launched its Gainesville-based website to helps users find houses to rent during gameday weekends, said Mike Doyle, chief operating officer.

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DNC chairwoman visits UF, rallies voters

By Webb | Oct. 9, 2012

Representative Wasserman Schultz, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, made an appearance at UF on Tuesday to encourage students to register for the 2012 general election.

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Fire sparks in apartment owned by The Arc of Alachua County

By Chris Alcantara | Oct. 9, 2012

At about 8:30 p.m., Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to the call at an apartment complex at the intersection of Southwest Ninth Street and Southwest Depot Avenue. The complex is owned by The Arc of Alachua County, which is an organization that provides services to people with mental disabilities.

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Zombies to invade UF as 10th Humans Vs. Zombies game begins

By Meredith Mulvhill | Oct. 9, 2012

Starting today, several hundred UF students will tote around Nerf guns and rolled up socks and will carefully plan their routes around campus to survive the newest round of Humans vs. Zombies.

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Beaty East residents forced to relocate

By Katie Campbell | Oct. 9, 2012

Students in Beaty Towers East might not want to get too comfortable.

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Artist to paint trees blue temporarily to show their importance

By Katina Prokos | Oct. 9, 2012

People might expect trees on UF’s campus to turn orange this fall. What they may not expect is some trees turning blue.

Whitney Jeter, a 19-year-old health sciences sophomore, waits to take the No. 23 bus home after her Marriage and Family class at Sante Fe College on Tuesday afternoon.

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RTS breaks record with more than 10 million riders

By Alex Catalano | Oct. 9, 2012

Chip Skinner, RTS spokesman, said more people are riding the bus now because of the economy. He said it’s simply more expensive to own a car.

Teal Strammer, a 19-year-old business administration junior, takes a break from studying for Principles of Management by eating pistachios Tuesday night on the second floor of Library West.

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Food policies change for libraries

By Sujie Wu | Oct. 9, 2012

Finding a balance between late-night food options and library policy became a concern when Library West renewed its extended hours for UF students this Fall.

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Jewish Gators jive for holiday

By Jenna Lyons | Oct. 9, 2012

Eli Oppenheimer celebrated the most recent High Holiday by busting a move.